The nameJean-Mathieu

Jean-Mathieu is a French compound boy's name joining Jean (John) and Mathieu (Matthew).

Meaning

Jean comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious"; Mathieu from Mattityahu, "gift of God".

Origin

French compound name.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.

Popularity of the name Jean-Mathieu

Jean-Mathieu in France

1981peak year (30 births)
600babies named Jean-Mathieu in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Jean-Mathieu was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 205 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Jean-Mathieu. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Jean-Mathieu in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jean-Mathieu mean?

Jean comes from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious"; Mathieu from Mattityahu, "gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Jean-Mathieu?

French compound name.

Is Jean-Mathieu a girl's or a boy's name?

Jean-Mathieu is a boy's name.